New software uses machine learning to refine loading and haulage processes
The program was initially designed by a master’s student at the University of Western Australia.
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Precipitate Gold purchases gold-copper project in the Dominican Republic
The project is adjoining Barrick and Goldcorp's Pueblo Viejo gold-silver mine.
B2Gold hits record gold output in 2018 thanks to new Mali mine
For 2019, the Canadian miner forecasts gold production of between 935,000 and 975,000 ounces at all-in sustaining costs estimated at between $835 and $875 per ounce.
Ford to lead blockchain pilot that traces cobalt mined in Congo
The carmaker will use a blockchain-based platform to trace supplies of cobalt from a Chinese-owned mine in the Congo for the batteries in its electric cars, in an effort to ensure they are not linked to human rights abuses.
EU agrees to extend steel import curbs until 2021
All steel imports will be subject to an effective cap until July 2021 to counter concerns of EU producers that European markets could be flooded by steel.
Mining’s biggest jobs are up for grabs. Here are the contenders
Some of the mining world’s top executives are starting to plan their departures.
IAMGOLD announces $170m gold prepay arrangement
The prepaid gold arrangement is supported by a syndicate of banks.
South African gold output has longest losing streak since 2012
Gold output in South Africa, once the world’s biggest producer of the metal, fell for a 14th straight month in November.
Electric cars seen getting cleaner even where grids rely on coal
The global share of zero-carbon electricity generation is set to increase from 38 percent last year to 63 percent by 2040.
